Happy Go Fabulous

We’ve got the magical Leigh White back with us! If you missed our last chat on post-traumatic growth, pop back and listen to that one too—so much juicy wisdom there. This time, though, we’re diving deep into the world of energy: what it is, how it moves through us, and how we can work with it intentionally in life, work, and healing.

Leigh and I met through a business mentoring group (divinely guided moment!) and instantly clicked over our shared transition into energy and healing work.

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Hey, gorgeous! This one is a ride.

In this episode, I’m coming to you fresh from the beach, still in my swimmers, because I wanted to capture this moment while it was real. The last few days have been heavy, and today—right before the full moon in Virgo with a lunar eclipse—I’ve been feeling all the emotions.

We’re talking:
✨ The big energy shifts happening right now
✨ Human Design & why emotions don’t always need a solution
✨ Moving through overwhelm and transition (because, wow, it’s a lot!)
✨ The unexpected...

Hey Gorgeous! In this inspiring episode of Happy Go Fabulous, we explore the concept of Post Traumatic Growth with the incredible Leigh White. Leigh shares her journey of resilience and transformation, shedding light on how adversity can become a catalyst for profound personal growth.

If you’ve ever faced life-altering challenges and wondered how to move forward stronger and wiser, this episode is for you.

Join us as Leigh breaks down the key elements of post-traumatic growth, how it differs from resilience, and the actionable steps you can take to turn pain into power. We di...

Hey gorgeous, welcome to this week's very raw and vulnerable podcast episode, released on my 59th birthday. This isn't just a list of lessons, it's a love letter to myself and all the versions of me, celebrating 59 years of life's journey with all its ups and downs.

It's a tribute to every version of myself, from the wide-eyed little girl to the woman I am today, acknowledging the beauty, heartbreak, joy, and grief experienced along the way.

The episode explores childhood memories, overcoming challenges like bullying and loss, making the choice to change and embrace...

Hey gorgeous! Welcome back to Happy Go Fabulous! Today, we’re diving into something that so many of us struggle with—saying yes when we really mean no. Ever been there? Saying yes to avoid awkwardness, to keep the peace, or because you don’t want to let someone down—only to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and maybe even a little resentful? Yep, we’re talking about The Yes Trap.

I share some real-life stories (mine and others’) about the impact of saying yes when we don’t mean it—both on ourselves and on those around us.

It’s time...

Hey, gorgeous! Have you ever felt that tight knot in your stomach but couldn’t quite figure out why? In this episode, I take you through my personal process of unpacking emotions, identifying hidden beliefs, and releasing old patterns that no longer serve us. Instead of ignoring these feelings, we can use them as a guide to uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface.

I share how past conditioning—whether from childhood, society, or even past lives—can shape our emotional reactions today. We’ll dive into recognizing emotional triggers, understanding their deeper meaning, and shifting l...

Hey, beautiful soul! 🌟 Have you ever wondered how to start your day feeling clear, focused, and fully aligned? In this episode, I’m sharing the personal daily rituals that help me feel grounded, energized, and intentional.

These are my non-negotiables—the practices I rely on to set the tone for my day, tap into my intuition, and create a life that feels truly fulfilling.

Whether it’s through morning meditation, visualization, or connecting with my higher self, these simple yet powerful habits have transformed my mindset and well-being. And the best part? You can start incorpora...

In this episode, I share my journey of creating a labyrinth on my property—a space for meditation, clarity, and healing. Unlike a maze, a labyrinth offers a single, guided path inward and outward, encouraging deep reflection.

The process was both intuitive and transformative. Using my pendulum, I found the perfect location, but building it was physically and emotionally challenging. Moving heavy rocks, facing my fear of snakes, and pushing through exhaustion tested me. Yet, it also brought unexpected healing, emotional release, and a deeper connection to the land.

Now complete, the labyrinth is a sa...

In this heartfelt episode of Happy Go Fabulous, Catherine and her husband, John, celebrate an incredible milestone – 30 years of marriage. Recorded on their actual wedding anniversary, they reflect on the journey that began with a chance meeting during a horse-riding trip and led to a lifetime of love, laughter, and learning.

They share the highs and lows of their relationship, including joyful memories, parenting adventures, and navigating tough times like financial setbacks and personal challenges.

Their honest conversation reveals the secrets to a long-lasting marriage – individuality, mutual support, humor, and a deep commitment to each othe...

In this impromptu and heartfelt episode of Happy Go Fabulous, Catherine dives deep into embracing authenticity, letting go of societal expectations, and stepping into a new era of unapologetically living life on her own terms.

She shares personal reflections on trauma, comparisons, and the power of honouring one’s own experiences without diminishing them. This episode is a raw and inspiring journey of self-acceptance, courage, and empowerment.

Catherine opens up about her newfound resolve to give fewer f***s—focusing on showing up authentically, not being constrained by others' judgements, and embodying a confident, empowered vers...

Hi gorgeous! Welcome to this week’s episode of Happy Go Fabulous, where we’re diving deep into a life-changing topic: The Art of Surrender. This is a heartfelt exploration of letting go, releasing control, and allowing life to flow with ease and grace.

In this episode, I share my personal journey with surrender, including lessons learned during challenging times like my father’s illness, navigating grief, and making life-changing decisions. Surrender isn’t about giving up—it’s about releasing attachment to specific outcomes and trusting the rhythm of life.

I discuss the struggle of balancing...

Hi gorgeous! 🌟 In this heartfelt episode of Happy Go Fabulous, I open up about my deeply personal journey of rediscovering joy after an incredibly tough year. In 2024, I experienced profound grief following the sudden loss of my beloved niece. It shook me to my core, leaving me feeling disconnected from the vibrant life I once cherished.

I share how this loss unearthed old patterns of grief that began in childhood when I lost my mother unexpectedly. Back then, I wasn’t given the tools to process those emotions, and the pain stayed locked inside for years. But this...

Hey gorgeous! In today’s episode, I’m sharing something so close to my heart—how I made my big dream of living by the ocean a reality. This journey has been life-changing, and I’m spilling all the juicy details about the how, the now, and the wow of it all.

Let me take you through my 15-year dream of creating a seaside sanctuary. It’s been a blend of manifesting magic, co-creating with the universe, and taking aligned action. I’ll talk about the vision books, playlists, and gratitude rituals I’ve used to make this dream com...

Welcome Back to Happy Go Fabulous!

I'm so thrilled to be back with you after nearly a year.It feels amazing (and a little nerve-wracking!) to sit down and reconnect in this beautiful space we’ve created together.

A lot has happened over the past year—2024 was a whirlwind! I went through some major life transformations, experienced profound challenges, and found my way back to loving life. In this episode, I’m opening up about it all—the highs, the heartbreaks, and everything in between.

We’re kicking things off with a brand-new name, Happ...

We are glowing up in this episode of the Happiness Hive podcast! Let’s create our best and most beautiful, sparkly, glowing life for ourselves and enjoy it! I am sharing two ways to glow up and add more sparkle to your life, and lots of examples of what that means for me in my personal and work life to inspire you to find what makes you glow!

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We are back with a short and sweet Quick Sticks Happiness Tip for you today and with a life clarity hack of simple steps to clear the fog. When you are overwhelmed or not sure what to do next to achieve your goals, here are some simple practical ways to gain clarity and get back on track. And I also hint at a new up-and-coming experiment I’d love you to join me in – stay tuned!

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Today’s episode is with Mel Kettle, an executive mentor, speaker and trainer for leadership, communication, and menopause in the workplace. Together we explore finding your way into occupations and career paths, choosing what your priorities are in different chapters of your life, what we can do to set boundaries, prevent burnout, and make workplaces easier for women going through menopause. We are both passionate about making workplaces and organisations healthier and open to conversations that benefit for everyone, and that passion is shining through strong in this invigorating episode!

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Today on the podcast I am introducing you to Janine Botha, a woman with such parallel experiences to me that we could have talked for days!

We dive into what it’s like working in the corporate world, listening to our gut instincts to make major decisions, big holidays, how the world has progressed with burnout and mental health conversations, and all the things that lead both of us to building our own businesses and creating coaching programs for women to flourish!

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In today’s episode I am so excited to share my experiences and reflections on my family holiday and personal DIY retreat while in Bali this January. I have so many profound and incredible moments to share, and really stepped into my spiritual instincts and learnt a lot about myself. This really is a magical episode about a precious time, with a side of inevitable travel inconveniences! ✈️🌊🙏

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Starting off the new year by reviewing what healthy habits we can incorporate into our lives and help us out when things get busy. I’m the Queen of Practicality, so I’m sharing my favourite real actionable tips that take care of all my self-care needs – the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing! There are plenty of ideas and examples in this episode of that are easy and simple to implement into your routine! ☀️💦 🍎

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Today’s topic is one of my favourite things to plan and talk about - goal setting with purpose and aligning goals with values. But what exactly does that mean? In this new Quick Sticks Happiness Tips episode, I dive into the foundations of setting goals and intentions that are aligned with your values, and how to take inspired action, with my very own sea change goal as an example. I am so excited to share this topic with you and would love to hear what your goals are for this year! 📝🌊🌟

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We all love a good holiday break, but how do we ease back into normal life without losing that holiday feeling? How do we stop that dreaded feeling of needing another holiday right after returning? As part of my Quick Sticks Happiness Tips series, I am sharing some ways to easefully ramp up into your personal and work life activities to avoid burnout and feeling exhausted. Like all good tips, it just takes a little mindful reflection and setting some new intentions! 😌⛱️

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Taking inspiration from the women around me, I am sharing another Quick Sticks Happiness Tips episode about how to have a digital detox. At the time of recording it is our summer holidays which is a great time to do a digital detox. Our goal while having a digital detox is to unplug for mental clarity and I am giving you a few ideas on how to get started and add habits into your life to disconnect.

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I am introducing a new series, Quick Sticks Happiness Tips, and kicking it off by sharing some advice about slowing down and relaxing without the guilt. I go through the key parts of slowing down – the physical changes, the mindset, dealing with arising emotions and setting up your lifestyle to incorporate it into your everyday routine. As I share a little about my energy and what I do to slow down, I hope you get a little inspiration and ideas to apply to your life.

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In the previous episode on the Happiness Hive Podcast, I shared my process for ending the calendar year with reflection and review. Following on with my New Year, Fabulous Next Level You Guidebook, I am sharing part two of my process of starting the new year with a clear vision of my goals and values for each area of my life.

I talk about how intentions, words and phrases can be powerful to chart of your direction for the year. Using the tools in the New Year, Fabulous Next Level You Guidebook, I'm showing you with my...

Coming to this time of year can cause us to stop, take stock and reflect on what was. It's a powerful process Catherine takes herself through each year, in this solo episode of The Happiness Hive you can join in too. Listen as Catherine shares the importance of carving out time for these reflections and intention setting for the New Year.

NEW YEAR, FABULOUS NEXT LEVEL YOU GUIDEBOOK

In this episode you'll also hear:
- how identifying areas of improvement helps your personal growth
- the power of setting new intentions for transformation<...

In this solo episode of The Happiness Hive, Catherine shares with us in real time how she navigates through big changes in life, sharing pearls of wisdom on change management. Catherine reflects on recent changes and how she's been feeling about them, mentioning both self-initiated and externally-driven changes. 

 In this episode you'll also hear:
- how personal growth, integrity and major life changes intersect
- the role visualisation plays in helping Catherine in the change process
- how to grapple with emotional uncertainty
- why it is important to get professional advice where yo...

Rosemary Gattuso believes there are two ways to view the world... what's wrong or what's strong! In today’s episode of the Happiness Hive, Catherine chats with Rosemary about how she shifted from being a chronic over-thinker to embrace and build on her sense of self by focusing on her strengths and using self-reflection as an opportunity for growth. 

Rosemary has been in alternate dispute resolution for over 15 years with a specialisation in family mediation and restorative justice practices, having originally studied mediation at Harvard University. This role placed her in a unique position to observe, learn and...

Ever wondered how successful individuals navigate the balance of work-life, leadership, and personal growth? In today’s episode of the Happiness Hive, we are joined with Maddi Green who talks about the complexities of work-life balance, early morning radio shows, and the leadership challenges that come with them. She shares practical strategies for juggling work, school, and social life, stressing the importance of task prioritisation and maintaining connections. 

Maddi Green is a beautiful soul and recent journalism graduate based in Canberra. Beyond her role as a journalist and reporter at a local radio station, Maddi is a ski...

 In this episode of the Happiness Hive, we’re joined by the sensational Laetitia Andrac, who shares her knowledge of strategy and intuition in business. From her small-town upbringing in France to her journey to Australia, Laetitia shares her inspiring story of adapting to a new culture and how she learnt to overcome obstacles, even going on to self publish ‘Light It’ a must-read for entrepreneurs. Stay tuned for this transformative conversation that also dips into the piece of showing up authentically in business and in life!

Laetitia Andrac is a remarkable mentor in strategy and energetics, a seaso...

In this episode of The Happiness Hive we delve deep into the heart of health with weight management expert and behaviour change specialist Dr Lucy Burns. In a society that glorifies thinness, Dr Lucy Burns is a staunch believer in self-compassion as a driver of change. Listen as Dr Lucy shares with us the manipulation of the food industry and how make healthier choices. 
 
Dr Lucy Burns is passionate about health, helping people optimise their health and improve their metabolism by looking at the whole person and evidence-based
approaches that address food, sleep ,stress and strength. Dr...

Adapting to change can be quite challenging, especially when it occurs frequently, often leaving us with minimal time to prepare. In this episode of The Happiness Hive listen as Catherine chats to Casey Cumbers about navigating constant change whilst carving out confidence and powerful personal identity!

Casey is an insurance and financial service professional navigating a career in managing and developing strategic innovation programs whilst moving around the country.

In this episode you'll also hear:

- why a proactive approach to meeting new people can be your biggest ally
- the importance...

Some days will forever be etched into the memory of your life... in this episode of The Happiness Hive podcast listen as Catherine chats to Janita Lloyd about the day her life changed forever. Learn how she navigated healing, forgiveness and confidence after life altering surgery that left her with a permanent disability.

Janita is a mother of two beautiful daughters, a business owner and a certified Bling Angel and passionate supporter of women. Janita has certainly endured a rocky road on her way to living with confidence and being a role model for her children. In 2018...

Does navigating life's big transitions sometimes give you a wobble in confidence? Do you wish you could build more resilience? In Part 4 of this mini series on Confidence, Catherine chats to us about being aware of managing and navigating life with confidence and ease, despite (and especially when) it is less than smooth sailing.

 In this episode you'll also hear:
- what to do when you lose your mojo
-  holding confidence and navigating tricky career transitions
- how to deal with uncertainty and change in your life
- the role self-awareness and em...

Do you struggle with your relationship to your body?  Have you found yourself wishing you could turn back the ageing clock? In this 4 part mini series on Confidence, Catherine reflects on her identity and confidence within the lens of body image and ageing, sharing her struggles and how she's helped others reconnect with their self-belief through coaching sessions.

 In this episode you'll also hear:
- what understanding the role societal pressures put on us as women plays in our confidence of our bodies and age
- how to cultivate confidence in your body whatever shape or...

Wouldn't it be fun if you could boost your confidence, reduces stress and improves relationships? In this 4 part mini series on Confidence, Catherine chats to us in a solo episode about the role authenticity plays in truly stepping into the most confident version of you. She also gets vulnerable, sharing a story about conflict with a team member that ultimately led to Catherine learning to lead with her natural style. 

 In this episode you'll also hear:
- what tool Catherine found to be instrumental in gaining more self-awareness
- how to better understand and bring ou...

Are you wishing you could silence that inner critic for good? Do you struggle to recognise your successes, skills and accolades? In this 4 part mini series, Catherine chats to us in a solo episode about understanding and overcoming imposter syndrome to gain more confidence and foster a healthy self-esteem. Listen as she shares her own experiences as well as anecdotes and insights from years of coaching clients to own their brilliance!

 In this episode you'll also hear:
- what confidence actually is and why it is different (but connected) to self worth
- how to p...

Have you ever had a failure so big you thought you'd never recover? That's just what happened to this week's guest Alise James after the business she had poured her blood, sweat and tears into, seemingly fell apart overnight.  It turns out it was the best thing to ever happen. Listen as Catherine and Alise chat about entrepreneurship, failure and personal growth!

Having started and run two multimillion million dollar business Alise thought that she felt like sh#t when one of them failed but realised it failed because she felt like sh#t.  Alise didn’t have...

Want to know the secrets behind one of the most successful minds in the hospitality business? In this episode of The Happiness Hive, Catherine chats to Sunita Kumar about what it was like growing up and moving across her home country of India, to migrating to Australia and pursuing a lifelong dream.

As the owner of a multi-award-winning Canberra-based hospitality business, Daana, Sunita Kumar has honed strategic thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills. She has transformed her business from a small food popup in 2015 into Australia's Best Indian Restaurant in 2022 awarded by the Restaurant & Catering Association of Australia. <...

Want to feel inspired by women who dismantle boundaries and shake up industries? That's just how you'll feel listening to today's episode of The Happiness Hive podcast with guest Amina Khalifa!  Follow Amina's remarkable journey from Mechanical Engineer in Cairo, Egypt to harnessing the power of NLP and transitioning into coaching corporate leaders. Tune in to explore her transformational odyssey of empowerment and leadership evolution.

Amina Khalifa is a Mechanical Engineer passionate about facilitating leadership & growth. A Certified Emotional Intelligence Consultant, Practitioner, Facilitator & Assessor. A Certified Trainer & Master Coach of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (ABNLP), an ICF Accredited Co-Active p...